As Elena Andreou told CNA, Officer at the Cultural Department of Larnaca Municipality, "after a break of two years, due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year the "Flower Festival" will take place with the participation of 8 chariots and 27 groups. The last time, the Flower Festival was held in May 2019 in which 28 floats and teams participated."
He added that "the teams include schools, kindergartens and dance groups, among others. Essentially, in order for a group to be entitled to take part in the Flower Festival, it must consist of 40 people or more, in order to receive the grant given by the Municipality of Larnaca for this purpose, which amounts to 200 euros."
He further explained that "among the criteria for the participation of a group in the Flower Festival is that its members should be dressed in a way that is in line with the spirit of the celebration and not in carnival costumes, and it is obligatory to use flowers for their participation. Two cash prizes of 150 and 80 euros and three commendations will be given for the teams."
In response to a relevant question, Ms. Andreou said that "the grant for the floats from the Municipality of Larnaca amounts to 400 euros. The floats are constructed by schools, Cultural Clubs and dance groups, among others, while the Jury will award three prizes, worth 500, 300 and 150 euros, and three commendations will be granted."
She also said that "the constructions of the floats should not exceed 4.5 meters from the ground and not less than 3 meters high, while most of them should be covered with flowers and other types of greenery. Even the vehicles towing the floats must be decorated and will be taken seriously by the Jury."
To another question he replied that "we are pleased that this year, with the increase in flower prices, eight floats have registered for the Flower Show, as we expected there would be far fewer. The teams that will build the floats buy the flowers themselves, which according to the criteria can be carnations and other types," noting that "plastic, paper and other types of fake flowers are prohibited, especially on the float."
Asked about the Judging Committee, Ms. Andreou said that "its members will score the floats on idea, originality, execution, presentation, construction and detail. In total, three prizes will be awarded for the floats, worth 500, 300 and 150 euros, while three commendations will also be awarded."
It should be noted that after the parade there will be an artistic programme on the platform of the beach of Finikoudes in which some of the groups that took part in the parade will dance.
Meanwhile, the Municipality of Larnaca has announced that due to the parade, specific traffic regulations will be in effect, which involve the closure of certain roads. Specifically, "Athens Avenue will be closed on Sunday, May 15 from 7.00 in the morning until 10.00 in the evening. During the same hours, the similar roads leading to Athens Avenue will also remain closed."
Also "part of Makarios C Avenue from Filiou Tsigaridis Street, outside the Larnaca Police Headquarters and King Pavlos Square will remain closed from 3.00 noon to 8.00 pm."
Also "part of Makarios C Avenue from Filiou Tsigaridis Street, outside the Larnaca Police Headquarters and King Pavlos Square will remain closed from 3.00 pm to 8.00 pm. During these arrangements, appropriate traffic signs, prohibition and detour signs will be placed, while all necessary measures will be taken for the unhindered movement of emergency vehicles."
During the traffic arrangements, access and parking on Athens Avenue from 7.00 in the morning until 10.00 in the evening will not be allowed. Any vehicles that remain parked will be moved by a tow truck."
The Municipality of Larnaca invites the public to comply with the instructions of the Police and the Traffic Police of the Municipality.
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